August 31, 2011 (Ezekiel 12-14; Revelation 5)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “Therefore say to the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord God, “Repent and turn away from your idols and turn your faces away from all your abominations.” Ezekiel 14:6 NASB
Observation: Destruction is about to take place on Israel. Even though they are a rebellious people God provides them space to repent. God sent them a messenger, with a warning. They refused to hear it. God’s patience is amazing because of His amazing love for His people. Yet eventually He will have enough, and He will do what He will do and not feel sorry about it.
Application: Repentance, seems like such a simple task. It’s all God wanted then and it’s all He wants now. For His people to repent and turn from idols and keep from abominations. God sent Ezekiel to warn them, He warns us too. The people then ignored the warning and suffered destruction. Will we do the same? We not only have the same warning, but we know what the end of the matter is and yet we still refuse to repent and turn from idols. God help us!
Prayer: Dear Father, thank You for Your patience that amazes me! Thank You for Your word that warns us and shows us the end of the matter. Clear the scales from our eyes that we may see clearly. Reveal to me the idols in my life that I may destroy them all, show me the abominations I commit so that I can turn my face from them. Sanctify me for Your benefit and use me for Your glory, in Jesus name, Amen.